Lipodystrophy is a medical condition characterized by abnormal or degenerative conditions of the body's adipose tissue. ("Lipo" is Greek for "fat" and "dystrophy" is Greek for "abnormal or degenerative condition".) A more specific term, lipoatrophy is used when describing the loss of fat from one area (usually the face). Types Lipodystrophy may be divided into the following types: » *Congential lipodystrophies :*Congenital generalized lipodystrophy (Beradinelli-Seip syndrome) » :*Familial par… (More on Lipodystrophy)